Welcome . . . Last update - December 17, 2024
Clerestory Notes features original musical and textual resources and reflections for worship planners, liturgists, and individuals, and is a gathering space for anyone interested in these things and in contemplating the intersections of worship, liturgy, faith, and culture.
The Season of Advent --
Happy New Year!
Advent is the first season of the Christian year, and the
first of the three short seasons that, together with
Christmastide and Epiphany, make up "The Season of
Light." As did the ancient church, during Advent we
remember, with thankful hearts, the first coming of
Jesus to His earth. At the same time, we look forward
with joyful expectation to His coming again in glory.
As we worship, we ponder with great thanksgiving
our life now, "in the meantime," and celebrate with
renewed wonder that God has called us to join His
story.
Each Sunday carries a theme -- Hope, Love, Joy,
Peace. This four-week journey of Advent is a time
of preparation, both personally and for the Church
corporately, as we anticipate the coming of the King.
Resources for the Seaon of Light --
Liturgies, reflections, readings, music suggestions,
prayers, and more are here to aid in worship
preparation, individual devotions, and contemplation
as we celebrate the first coming of the Word made
flesh.
Planning for the Season of Light --
The liturgy collection, The Four Sundays of Advent,
Year C, is now available in the Liturgy Folio!
The Music Room
Hymn settings, songs, sung liturgical texts, settings and compositions for special days and seasons in the Christian year, along with helpful commentary and suggestions about the texts, musical scores, usage, and performance tips.
Readings, litanies, and prayers related to and drawn from the revised common lectionary and situated within the season of the liturgical year, with music, song set and worship space suggestions.
Featured Liturgy
Liturgy Highlights
The Fourth Sunday of Advent: Peace
The Resource Center
Study materials for individuals and groups, articles, worship service planning materials, creative suggestions and examples for seasonal and special services, and information on retreats, workshops, seminars and podcasts.
Featured Audio Podcast
Reflections
Commentaries and contemplations on the connections between living a life of worship and engaging the culture around us.
